Fire Rescue Technician

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

How does this process work? Please read below to find out!

Step 1:
You apply on line. You will be contacted to provide a copy of all certifications, or confirmation of successful completion, you hold (essential and asset).

Step 2:
If you are screened in for further assessment, you will be required to attend the University of Alberta in Edmonton to complete the CFFM Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation. Candidates will be responsible for all costs associated with travel and evaluations. Pending successful completion, you will be invited to the interview phase.

Step 3:
The interview will be to assess your Competencies, including Oral Communication skills. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the work. All candidates that move through to Fitness Testing and Interview phase will be advised of their outcome in this selection process.

Step 4:
If you are the selected candidate, you will be contacted to complete the Reliability screening and Health Canada Medical Assessment. Once completed, a letter of offer will be provided.

Note: Appointments are made on an on-going basis as requirements arise. Qualified candidates are placed in a pool, and appointments can occur for the next several years based on the results of this process.

Work environment

CFB Suffield is considered to be a semi-isolated base. We are located approximately 50 kms north west of the City of Medicine Hat in the southeast corner of Alberta. Most of the civilian personnel who work at the base live either in Medicine Hat or in the small town of Redcliff just to the west of the Medicine Hat city limits. This is an important point to note as there is no accommodation on the base and there is no public transportation to the base. Personnel either drive their own vehicle or car pool with others. Commuting assistance is provided for employees who live in Medicine Hat or Redcliff. For other information on the City of Medicine Hat, I suggest you look at their website at www.medicinehat.ca. For information on CFB Suffield, please visit: http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/cfb-suffield/index.page

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff vacancies on a temporary, permanent, or casual basis. The current need is to fill two (2) permanent vacancies and twelve (12) casual positions. Please note that for the casual 90 day opportunities only, candidates in the local area (within 110 kms of the work place) will be considered.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

NFPA 1001 Level II.
NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations.
Note: NFPA qualifications must be IFSAC/Pro-Board accredited.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in a field related to fire prevention and suppression.

Degree equivalency

Valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) from a recognized institution.
Valid EMT or Paramedic qualification/licence from a recognized institution.
NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator.
NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter.
NFPA 1006 Awareness Level.
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I or II.
NFPA 1035 Public Fire & Life Safety Educator Level I.
NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I or equivalent.
Note: NFPA qualifications must be IFSAC/Pro-Board accredited.

Volunteer or work experience in an establishment providing fire fighter and rescue services.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through
Working Effective with Others
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Must participate in the department’s physical fitness and wellness program.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid standard/basic First Aid certification from a recognized institution.
Valid CPR “Level C” or higher certification from a recognized institution.
Provincially required licence for operation of a fire service vehicle with air brake endorsement.
Must maintain the DND404 licence once obtained.
Provincially required license for operation of an ambulance
Must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board guidelines.
Must successfully complete the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal’s Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation (CFFM’S FPFE).
Shift work.
Overtime.
Must attend applicable trade training courses as selected and scheduled by the employer.
Must permanently reside within 110 km driving distance from the work location.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond in a prescribed timeframe may result in elimination from this process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.